Gray-hooded Parakeet
NameGray-hooded Parakeet
Common NameGray-hooded Parakeet
Scientific NamePsilopsiagon aymara
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)50
Plumage DetailsThe head features a dark gray cap extending to the nape, with prominent white cheeks and a pale yellow throat. The upperparts, including the back, wings, and tail, are bright green, while the underparts are yellowish-green. Primary flight feathers show a bluish tint. The beak is pale horn-colored.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, chattering, and somewhat harsh calls, often given rapidly in flight or when communicating within a flock.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to the Andes mountain range in southern Peru, Bolivia, northern Chile, and northwestern Argentina.
Identifying Featuresgray hood, white cheeks, bright green body, pale horn-colored beak, small size
Description
This small parakeet is characterized by its distinctive gray hood and white cheeks, contrasting with its vibrant green body plumage. It typically inhabits arid and semi-arid montane regions, where it forages for seeds and fruits.
